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Study in the UK

Discover why students love Across the Pond and studying in the UK by reading all about their student experiences! If you want, you can even select specific universities and read more about what students from all over the world thought about their time there.
 

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Brodie
Chiropractic, AECC University College

I really enjoyed my time at the AECC University College. I write this at the end of my 4 years and time has flown by! I feel like have really had a great education here and made some friends for life. It’s going to be really sad to leave… Read more

Amelia
University of Brighton

The best thing about studying at the University of Brighton was the vibrant, coastal location. Living here also gave me easy access to all of the hustle and bustle of London as well as the rest of Europe.

Without a doubt… Read more

Shahana
Child and Youth, Development, Brunel University London

The Master's in Children, Youth, and International Development suited my interests and passions better than any other program I had seen. The campus setting of the university, as well as the high level of international student enrollment… Read more

Julia
Occupational Therapy, Brunel University London

I decided to study at Brunel because of the international reputation of the Occupational Therapy programme. I hope to someday be an occupational therapist that specialises in paediatrics, and the Masters in Occupational Therapy course at… Read more

Jaime
Business, Brunel University London

After studying abroad in London previously, I fell in love with Britain. I knew I wanted to come back to study further and was searching for a course that would appropriately couple my Industrial and Interaction Design undergraduate… Read more

Jamaal
Law, Brunel University London

Brunel University was my choice out of the universities I applied to because it felt more like a community than the others. From the start I was given the opportunity to engage in discussions online regarding the school, my program of… Read more

Spencer
Languages, Cardiff University

I did my MA in Translation Studies at Cardiff University, and my only regret was that I couldn’t continue studying for longer. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the whole course. My tutors were approachable and had a great deal of academic… Read more

Ahmad
Journalism, Cardiff University

I used the Across the Pond service to help me apply for my Journalism MA in the UK. I remember asking over and over again if there was a fee to pay because I couldn't believe such great service was free of charge.

From the very… Read more

Holden
Engineering, University of Chester

With the first year of university at the University of Chester now completed, I have to say that Across the Pond played a crucial role in helping me get into university in the UK.

With Across the Pond, you get very individualized… Read more

Rhea
Management, City, University of London

Starting off my search for a postgraduate degree was hard and, frankly, annoying. Schools in the States were so specific with what they wanted from students and it became such a hassle. When I stumbled upon Across The Pond's advertisement… Read more

Monica
Food and Culinary, City, University of London

I chose City for several reasons. First and foremost because it is located in central London. I had been dreaming about returning to London ever since I studied abroad here during my undergraduate degree. City also contains the Centre for… Read more

Heena
Law, City, University of London

I chose City for the location and the academic reputation. City is located in the heart of London, which meant I would not only get to live in one of the most central areas in London but I would also get the opportunity to travel around… Read more

Valeria
Human Resources, Management, University of Exeter

My experience since I arrived in the UK has been based on new challenges, learning and life lessons that have allowed me to grow at all levels and aspects of my life. Dreaming of one day in the UK and doing my master's degree seemed like… Read more

Clarence
Business, Management, MBA, University of Derby

Clarence Clark is from Phoenix, Arizona, where he lived for eighteen years until he moved to Kansas to play American football for Baker University. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Sports Administration, he chose to get an MBA… Read more

Sara
Criminology, Durham University

Across the Pond was highly recommended to me by a friend, and it was an incredibly useful resource throughout my application process. Coming from an American high school, my college counselors didn't have a lot of experience with the UK… Read more

Noah
Durham University

My experience studying in the UK has been life changing, and Across The Pond was a huge help in making it happen. From applications to visas and all of the rest they made my experience run so smoothly - I can't imagine applying without… Read more

Laura
Anthropology, Medicine, Durham University

When deciding to pursue a master's degree in the UK I was really excited for my year-long adventure, but very stressed about the path it would take to get there. Browsing the Internet, I stumbled upon Across the Pond and their services… Read more

Krystal
Culture, Management, Durham University

Even though I have been to the UK many times and stayed for a few months at a time living in the UK was a completely different experience. Making friends and getting settled was easy at Durham, everyone was friendly and helpful and the… Read more

Dylan
Marketing, Edinburgh Napier University

I would have found it impossible to have found my graduate program without Across the Pond. I was given a full, detailed list organized by course, geographic location, and even reputation. It was so organized, and I had someone to answer… Read more

Corrine
Film and TV, Edinburgh Napier University

The appeal of the city of Edinburgh spoke to me. I studied abroad while attending a university in Philadelphia, hoping to gain a broader horizon. While on exchange, I noticed just how different UK universities are and found I preferred… Read more

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